Complete Federal Strategy Services for Defense Tech Companies Ready to Scale

Whether you need a full go-to-market plan, congressional add, federal rebrand, or just one hour of no-bullshit clarity—strategic engagements designed to deliver outcomes, not just advice.

SERVICES

Positioned to Win: Expand Your Reach, Acquire New Military Customers, and Increase Your Market Share

Navigating the federal market is tough. You need to know: Who's buying, what they need, and how to secure the funding to deliver it.

We help you find the right transition partner, align your capabilities with the programs that matter, and build the relationships you need to scale in defense.

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CORE SERVICES

Six Core Services. One Integrated Approach.

We connect your strategy to the people, programs, and policy levers that drive growth in the federal market. Every service works together to accelerate your path from capability to contract.

01

Congressional Strategy & Appropriations

Driving strategic influence across Congress, the Pentagon, and the federal budget process.

We craft and execute government engagement strategies that align your company with decision-makers, funding streams, and national security priorities. From securing congressional adds to navigating program offices, we turn relationships into results—without the RFP bottleneck.

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  • Congressional champion identification and introductions
  • Appropriations strategy and add request drafting
  • Policy positioning and white paper development
  • PAC/fundraising strategy and member meetings
  • Federal budget cycle timing and execution

IDEAL FOR:

Companies seeking direct congressional funding, policy influence, or high-level government relationships

02

Business Development & Customer Capture

Accelerating access to the right buyers, partners, and programs inside the federal ecosystem.Navigating government complexity with confidence.

We help companies identify, prioritize, and engage with high-value DoD customers and government stakeholders. Using targeted outreach, network mapping, and strategic introductions, we reduce the time and cost of federal BD and position you for long-term traction—not transactional wins.

CAIT PLATFORM:

‍Cut 6 months of business development down to seconds. Our proprietary software maps the DoD ecosystem and connects your capabilities to active government needs, showing you:

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  • Who to target (specific program offices and decision-makers)
  • Why they need you (active requirements and budget authority)
  • How much budget they have (5-year budget information, congressionally directed funding per account, and so much more)

KEY DELIVERABLES: 

  • DoD ecosystem mapping and targeting strategy
  • Program office introductions and relationship building
  • Quad charts, capability statements, and positioning materials
  • BD infrastructure setup and transition strategy
  • Pipeline development and meeting facilitation

IDEAL FOR:

Companies trying to break into government or transition from prototype to adoption (Series A-C)

03

Federal Brand & Communications Strategy

Strategic positioning for companies breaking into the federal market.

We develop bold, insight-led strategies and government-aligned messaging that help companies shape perception, build trust with key stakeholders, and accelerate market adoption inside the DoD and Capitol Hill.

In defense, perception is power. We build credibility where it matters most—on the Hill, at the Pentagon, and in the press. We help high-growth defense companies stop sounding like founders and start sounding like they belong in a budget line.

THE HYPE

KEY SERVICES:

  • Complete visual identity and brand development
  • Government-specific messaging and positioning
  • Website development and digital presence
  • Marketing videos and capability demonstrations
  • Press strategy and thought leadership positioning

KEY DELIVERABLES:

  • Logo and visual asset development
  • Website copy, visuals, and content strategy
  • Quad charts and capability statements for government stakeholders
  • Marketing videos and presentation materials
  • Messaging framework for VC and federal audiences

IDEAL FOR:

Companies that need to look and sound credible to government decision-makers

04

Risk & Compliance Advisory

Navigating government complexity with confidence.

We help clients assess and mitigate risks related to procurement delays, political dynamics, shifting funding landscapes, and bureaucratic gatekeepers—ensuring resilience in both positioning and policy engagement.

  • Political risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Procurement process navigation and compliance
  • Regulatory landscape analysis and positioning
  • Crisis communication and reputation management
  • Strategic timing for market entry and scaling

IDEAL FOR:

Companies facing complex regulatory environments or political sensitivities in their federal market approach

05

Team Building & Talent Advisory

Building government-savvy growth teams.

We evaluate internal capability gaps and help clients identify the right hires, advisors, and ecosystem partners—from former program managers to Capitol Hill insiders—so you can grow with influence embedded at every level.

  • Government relations and BD hiring strategy
  • Advisory board construction and management
  • Ecosystem partner identification and introductions
  • Compensation and equity strategy for government roles
  • Team integration and federal market training

IDEAL FOR:

Companies that need to build internal government capabilities or expand their advisory networks

06

Financial Strategy & Investor Relations

Aligning funding strategy with influence strategy.
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We advise founders and investors on how to maximize federal funding opportunities—through appropriations, early-stage customer alignment, and ecosystem mapping—to reduce dependency on traditional venture rounds and increase long-term enterprise value.

  • Federal funding pathway analysis and strategy
  • Investor positioning for government market traction
  • Congressional appropriations as growth catalyst
  • Customer validation and reference development
  • Exit strategy positioning for government-focused companies

IDEAL FOR:

VCs and founders looking to leverage government relationships for competitive advantage and valuation enhancement

PACKAGES

Service Packages

Project-Based Services

Timeframe: 3-8 weeks | Build and deliver the plan

  • Federal GTM Strategy: Congressional Focus
  • Identify champions and assess add probability
  • Deliverables: Congressional roadmap, engagement timeline, PAC plan, meeting flow
  • Ideal For: VCs, growth-stage GR leads
  • Federal GTM Strategy: DoD Focus
  • Build a full plan to target, message, and capture defense customers
  • Deliverables: Capability alignment, BD playbook, customer matrix, meeting setup strategy
  • Ideal For: Founders, Series A–C
  • Dual GTM Strategy (Hill + DoD)
  • Cohesive BD and Hill alignment for maximum traction
  • Deliverables: GTM packet, targeting strategy, contact map, communications alignment
  • Ideal For: Companies ready for comprehensive federal market entry

Fractional Services

Timeframe: Monthly retainer | Partner embedded with your team

  • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
  • Full strategy + execution across Congress, press, and strategic stakeholders
  • Deliverables: Add requests, policy drafting, white papers, PAC/fundraising strategy, member meetings
  • Ideal For: Defense tech teams lacking internal GR capability
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CAPTURE
  • From pilot to Program of Record—full-spectrum BD support
  • Deliverables: Quad charts, meeting setup, BD infrastructure, transition strategy
  • Ideal For: Companies trying to break in or transition from prototype to adoption (Series A-C)
  • Brand & Federal Communications
  • Narrative, positioning, and trust-building to support scale
  • Deliverables: Website copy, visuals, content calendar, press plan, messaging for VC/federal audiences
  • Ideal For: Companies that need ongoing brand and communications support

Coaching and Training

Timeframe: Hourly or intensive sessions | Tactical sessions for founders, VCs, and high-growth defense companies

  • Strategic Coaching (1:1 Calls)
  • Ideal for founders, VCs, and new GR/BD hires
  • Custom guidance on federal market strategy and execution
  • Pricing: Hourly rate
  • workshops and trainings
  • Full day intensive for VCs, struggling teams, or teams getting ready to go-to-market
  • Topics include: Insider tips and tricks, Appropriations 101 primer, syncing BD and government relations teams, GTM tactics—what sells, what doesn't, and how to scale
  • Format: Full-day intensive or multi-session workshops

    PLAYBOOKS

    Investor-Backed Federal Growth Playbooks

    Tactical one-off briefs that actually help. Insider playbooks, decades in the making—written by someone who's been in the room where the money moves, and is now handing you the keys.

    Detailed playbooks for your team to use and implement independently.

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    PRODUCT

    Cut 6 Months of Business Development Down to Seconds

    We make customer capture simple.

    Our proprietary tech maps the DoD ecosystem and connects your capabilities to active government needs—showing you:

    • Who wants your tech
    • How to reach them
    • When to act
    • Why it fits their mission

    In just five questions, we align your capability with the right program offices that need what you’re offering.
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    You get the relationships, budget visibility, and insights you need to scale... in seconds, not months.

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    CONGRESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
    FEDERAL MARKETING

    BRIEF

    Your Growth Operator for DoD Engagement, Congressional Adds, and Federal Business Development

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    GETTING STARTED:

    • Free Federal Strategy Assessment:
      45-minute consultation to assess your federal market positioning and identify immediate opportunities.
    • Custom Proposal Development:
      We'll create a tailored service package based on your specific needs, timeline, and growth stage.
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    THE DS DIFFERENCE

    Amplifying the Signals that Define the Modern Battlefield

    171 out of 7,000

    Only 171 out of 7,000 registered federal lobbyists have worked for a defense appropriator—we are part of that group. Every strategy is lived experienced, not guesswork.

    $900M+

    $900M+ in congressional funding secured for clients

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    Proprietary CAIT platform for DoD ecosystem mapping

    tech-first

    Tech-first approach combined with insider government relationships

    Proven

    Proven track record with VC-backed defense companies

    BENEFITS

    Ready to Accelerate Your Federal Market Growth?

    We don't just tell you who to talk to—we show you how to show up.

    Every engagement is designed to deliver measurable outcomes, not just strategic advice.

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